When the temperature begins to fall, youíll find that your pet needs a little extra care from you.

Pets are best kept inside

Bring in your pets when the temperature reaches 30 degrees with the
wind-chill.

Dogs and cats can get frost bitten ears, nose and feet if left outside.

Chemicals used to melt snow on sidewalks can irritate petsí paws.

Indoor pets get less exercise in the cold months, so feed them less.

If Your Pet Must be Kept Outside

An outdoor dog needs a dry, elevated house with clean, dry bedding and a flap over the opening to keep
drafts out.

Or consider adding a dog door to the garage with a soft cushion in the warmest corner.

Make sure her water bowl is not frozen. Check periodically throughout the day.

Give your dog more food. Outdoor dogs need more calories in the winter to produce body heat, so increase
the amount you feed your pet.

For Both Indoor and Outdoor pets

Put petroleum jelly on your pets paws before an outing to protect their paws from deicing materials.

Wipe your petís feet when they come back in to prevent frostbite from snow and ice between the pads of their feet.

Keep antifreeze, salt and other household poisons away from pets.

Make sure a cat hasnít crawled under your car seeking shelter and warmth near the engine. It may get caught in
the fan and seriously injured when the engine starts. Open the hood of your car or slap it noisily with your hand
before starting the engine on cold days to startle any animal sleeping there.